Nippon BS Broadcasting, February interim settlement of accounts, operating income decreased by 17% to 1.1 billion yen spot decrease, costs related to the 15th anniversary of the opening are squeezed

Today (April 7), Japan BS Broadcasting <9414> announced consolidated financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending August 2023 (September 2022-February 2023), with sales of 6,041 million yen. (down 0.9% year-on-year), operating profit 1,109 million yen (down 17.7% year-on-year), ordinary profit 1,109 million yen (down 17.7% year-on-year), final profit 755 million yen (down 16.7% year-on-year) and decreased sales and profits.

・Sales: 6,041 million yen (down 0.9% year on year)
・Operating income: 1,109 million yen (down 17.7% year on year)
・Ordinary income: 1,109 million yen (down 17.7% year on year)
・Final profit: 755 million yen (down 16.7% year on year)

According to the company, in addition to the decrease in spot income, the production costs for the 15th anniversary special program and the costs for advertising and public relations activities became a burden.

■ Earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending January 2024

The financial results for the term ending January 2024 are as follows: sales of 12.5 billion yen (up 2.0% year-on-year), operating profit of 1.81 billion yen (down 24.4% year-on-year), ordinary profit of 1.81 billion yen (down 24.4% year-on-year), A final profit of 1,255 million yen (down 21.5% year-on-year) and EPS of 70.49 yen are expected.

・Sales: 12.5 billion yen (up 2.0% year on year)
・Operating income: 1,810 million yen (down 24.4% year on year)
・Ordinary profit: 1,810 million yen (down 24.4% year on year)
・Final profit: 1,255 million yen (down 21.5% year on year)
・ EPS: 70.49 yen

The progress rate against the plan is sales of 48.3%, operating profit of 61.3%, recurring profit of 61.3%, and net profit of 60.2%.

・Sales: 48.3%
・Operating profit: 61.3%
・Ordinary income: 61.3%
・Final profit: 60.2%